mallard duck mating

[Maddiejayne]

I have 9 week old female mallards (my latest babies) and they’re starting to free range. I have 6 older male mallards showing a huge interest in them, but I don’t want them mated too soon. What’s the best age for when the babies are safe to mate?

 

[Miss Lydia]

4 months right before laying age. Make a see no touch pen for your females or most likely they will be raped